Late in his career, yes. A scoring punch is made with the knuckle part of the glove, so a lot of Joe's work WAS illegal. I was amazed that...
I agree with that. I think Tyson would be in fear of Foreman, if anything!
I find it really hard to compare eras, but I agree a fighter must have a record of beating big heavyweights to be given a chance against today's...
Hagler for me. He was the most adaptable of the four. He would outwork Hopkins for a start. I could see him winning very tough fights against the...
Two of my favourite fighters, despite being polar opposites as personalities. I voted for Louis on points because I think he might be too active...
I agree. He doesn't go in for the kill because he isn't that type of fighter, but he can hit pretty hard due to his technique.
No. He was one-shotted by two mediocre heavyweights.
Spot on.:good
I don't think Ali was in on it, to be honest. There is no way Liston was knocked out, though, either physically or technically.
That's what I think. Liston crushed Williams and Folley far before Ali did, and they were two of Ali's better wins. Sonny looked quick enough...
I say maybe. Liston from 58-62 was a different fighter than the one Ali met. I know styles make fights, but I think the prime Sonny Liston would...
Bull****! Ali later admitted he was scared of Liston!
Me, too!
I can't claim to know the truth about these fights, but I think both were dubious. The second one was a complete farce: since when does a boxing...
****ing pisser! Would Joe beat King Kong, too? Hagler was in a different ****ing league to Calzaghe. "Legend Killer" my arse!